The G828 high-speed train departed from Xi'anbei Railway Station at 11:04 am on Jan 5, marking the official launch of the direct high-speed rail service between Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, and Hong Kong. This is also the first high-speed rail service connecting Northwest China to Hong Kong.

The direct high-speed rail service from Xi'an to Hong Kong is launched on Jan 5. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

The G828/5 train passed through stations such as Huashanbei, Luoyang Longmen, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changshanan, Guangzhounan, and Shenzhenbei, arriving at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station at 9:09 pm.

The entire journey took 10 hours and 5 minutes, while the G826/7 train departed Hong Kong West Kowloon at 9:07 am and arrived in Xi'an at 8:01 pm, taking 10 hours and 54 minutes.

People travel on the direct high-speed train from Xi'an to Hong Kong. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

The Xi'an-Hong Kong direct service operates daily in both directions. The trains, CR400BF-Z "Fuxing" intelligent EMU units, offer passengers a comfortable travel experience with ample capacity.

To ensure high-quality services, Xi'anbei Railway Station has optimized its operations, providing specialized training in Cantonese and English for staff members. Professional consultants fluent in Cantonese and English are available to assist passengers throughout the booking and travel process.

The train's Xi'an theme offers passengers a unique experience. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

This new service enhances travel convenience and fosters deeper connections between Shaanxi and Hong Kong. Linking Xi'an, the starting point of the Silk Road, with Hong Kong, a global hub for finance, trade, and innovation, the high-speed rail strengthens ties in economics, culture, and tourism, further integrating Shaanxi with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.